PERTH: The Perth Stadium pitch that witnessed Australia’s dominant eight-wicket Ashes victory over England has been awarded the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) highest rating, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday. Read More: Weatherald, Doggett set for Australia Test debuts in Perth Ashes The ICC match referee gave the surface a “very good” rating, reflecting consistent early bounce, good […]
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69-ball 123: Head stars in rapid Ashes victory over England
Australia crushed England by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium on Saturday. Makeshift opener Travis Head smashed a 69-ball 123, guiding his team to chase 205 runs. The hosts finished the match in under two days, leaving England reeling after a batting collapse. England started their second innings at 65-1, building […]
Starc’s 10 wickets, Boland’s brilliance put Australia in control
Australia mounted a strong comeback in the first Ashes Test on day two at Perth Stadium on Saturday. England was bowled out for 164 at tea, leaving the hosts needing 205 runs to win. The visitors’ middle and lower order collapsed under pressure from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. England resumed the second session at […]